THE Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) in collaboration with Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria would deploy nuclear science and technology to strengthen electric power generation in Nigeria. Prof. Yusuf-Aminu Ahmed, Chairman NAEC disclosed this during the 20th Anniversary Symposium of the Nigeria’s first …

THE United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has called for access to reliable scientific information to protect the planet and mitigate the effects of climate change globally. Its Director-General, Ms Audrey Azoulay, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, made the call while commemorating the 2024 World Press …

THE Lagos State Police Command said it had identified the police officer who shot a young man, Toheeb Eniafe, at a petrol station on Wednesday. This was made known in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin on Thursday. He said: “The person behind the …

THE authorities of Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, have debunked media reports suggesting that its late student “had stab wounds”. Ben Agande, Head, Corporate Affairs and communications of the institution said “while we at Veritas University extend our deep condolences to the parents and family members of our late student, we …

SUPER Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has rejected the choice of Daniel Amokachi and Emmanuel Amuneke as his assistants. Finidi’s appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) this week. There is, however, still the need to appoint his assistants and other members of the backroom staff members. Amokachi …

Murjanatu Zubairu, 400-level female student of the University of Abuja, who was declared missing on Friday, 26 April, 2024, has been found dead in a car accident on the Lugbe – Airport Road, Abuja. Zubairu, a student of the Department of Arts Education in the university left home for school …

THE Palestinian journalists covering the war in Gaza have been named winners of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The top award for reporters who have witnessed the destruction of much of their homeland under Israel’s relentless bombardment came at the recommendation of an international jury of media professionals. …

THE UN World Health Organsation (WHO) has started a mass vaccination campaign in Niger’s Niamey region in response to an ongoing meningitis outbreak. The UN health agency, in a statement, said the vaccination campaign against meningitis outbreak began on Thursday. “More than 2,000 cases were recorded in one week last …

FORMER British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was on Thursday turned away from a polling station after forgetting to bring a photo ID. The PA news agency understands Johnson was told by polling station staff he would not be able to vote without proving his identity. The requirement to provide photo …

FORMER governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shema has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shema, was the state governor between 2007 and 2015, under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former governor was registered at Shema Ward party office, Dutsin-ma local government area, and was issued APC …